Chargehand 2 (2236)

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Charge Hand 2 to join our Grounds Maintenance team, covering sites across East Cornwall. You will be responsible for the maintenance of Cornwall Council grounds including grass cutting (continuing the implementation of Cornwall Council's 'Wilding' initiative), trimming hedges, weeding shrub beds, maintenance of sports pitches, council run cemeteries and closed churchyards. The successful candidates will have a wealth of experience in amenity horticulture and a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.

We are looking for you to bring:

• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6


• NVQ2 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline is desirable.


• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role leading a small team and experience of operating grounds maintenance machinery


• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence Class B1, Class C1 is desirable.


• Self-motivation with the ability to use own initiative.


• We appreciate someone's experience may well outweigh qualifications so please do get in touch if this is the case.


• Experience with landscaping works is also beneficial but not essential.
  
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• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule


• Health & wellbeing programme


• On-site parking, Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:


• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution


• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events


• Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional , plus bank holidays


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Flexible working hours & home working options


• Investment and support in your continuous training and development


• Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider


Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a basic DBS check. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.